Moving to Mongolia from Mozambique

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mozambique to Mongolia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mozambique to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Mozambique.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
MN
12.4

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
MN
38.7

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MZ
64.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
MN
7.8t

Mozambique performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
MN
20.2

Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Maputo Ulaanbaatar
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique and Mongolia. To live, work, or study long-term in Mongolia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mongolia's immigration authority.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Mozambique passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mongolia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mongolia: 12.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mongolia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Mozambique?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ MN
Population 31,693,239 3,227,863
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Portuguese Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 119 105